3.3.10

Blood Components

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Blood

Blood is a tissue. Tissues are groups of similar cells that act together to perform a similar function. Blood is made up of a fluid called plasma, which has three parts to it:

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Red blood cells

  • Red blood cells (called erythrocytes) are suspended in blood plasma.
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White blood cells

  • White blood cells are suspended in blood plasma.
  • There are two types of white blood cells: phagocytes and lymphocytes.
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Platelets

  • Platelets are suspended in blood plasma.

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1The Nature & Variety of Living Organisms

2Structure & Functions in Living Organisms

3Organism Functions

3.1Respiration

3.2Gas Exchange

3.3Transport

3.4Excretion

3.5Coordination & Response

4Reproduction & Inheritance

5Ecology

6Biological Resources

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